Homemade Flan with Milk and Cornstarch – Easy No-Bake Dessert

Introduction

This Homemade Flan with Milk and Cornstarch is a simple, creamy dessert with a smooth custard texture and rich vanilla flavor. Unlike traditional baked flan, this easy version is thickened with cornstarch and can be prepared without an oven. It’s perfect for serving in small cups or molds and makes a delicious chilled dessert for family gatherings or everyday treats. A similar cornstarch-based flan uses milk, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla and is chilled until fully set.

 Ingredients

• 4 cups (1 liter) whole milk
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (50 g) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick, optional
• Caramel sauce, for the bottom of the molds

 Instructions

1. Prepare the molds: Pour a thin layer of caramel sauce into the bottom of individual dessert cups or flan molds. Set aside.
2. Dissolve the cornstarch: Pour about ½ cup of the cold milk into a bowl and whisk in the cornstarch until completely smooth and lump-free.
3. Heat the milk: Add the remaining milk, sugar, and cinnamon stick to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the milk is hot.
4. Add the cornstarch mixture: Remove the cinnamon stick. Slowly pour in the dissolved cornstarch while whisking continuously.
5. Cook until thick: Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick and creamy, about 2–5 minutes.
6. Add vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Fill the molds: Carefully pour the warm flan mixture over the caramel in the prepared cups.
8. Cool and chill: Let the flan cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4–5 hours, preferably overnight, until completely set.
9. Serve: Serve chilled. If using larger molds, gently loosen the edges with a thin knife and invert onto a serving plate.

 Conclusion

This easy Homemade Flan with Milk and Cornstarch is creamy, smooth, and wonderfully simple to make. With basic pantry ingredients and no complicated baking process, it’s a great dessert for when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it cold with caramel for a classic finishing touch.